REDS

Sedona Canyon

#C16A55

RGB 193, 106, 85 · HSL 12°, 47%, 55% · CMYK 0, 45, 56, 24

Sedona Canyon is #C16A55 in HEX — rgb(193, 106, 85), hsl(12°, 47%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 56%, 24%).

Sedona Canyon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 47%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C16A55

RGB193, 106, 85

HSL12°, 47%, 55%

HSV12°, 56%, 76%

CMYK0, 45, 56, 24

Decimal12675669

CSS RGBrgb(193, 106, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 47%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Warm Cider HDC-FL13-3

ΔE 0.8 · #BF6953

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Grove DE5152

ΔE 0.9 · #BF6955

Valspar

Fall Leaf 2009-5

ΔE 2.9 · #B9634D

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 3.6 · #BD6D53

Benjamin Moore

Spiced 034

ΔE 3.9 · #B76150

PPG

Cajun Spice 1191-6

ΔE 4.1 · #C3705F

Vista Paint

It's My Party C-1073

ΔE 4.4 · #CA7262

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 4.8 · #C77462

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 5.5 · #CC7365

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.6 · #C27355

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 6.2 · #C76356

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 6.7 · #CC6653

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7.6 · #AA5842

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.6 · #C57B67

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 12.3 · #B44C43

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 16 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C16A55

#56ADC2

Analogous

#C25677

#C16A55

#C2A256

Triadic

#C16A55

#56C26C

#6C56C2

Split-Complementary

#C16A55

#56C2A2

#5677C2

Tetradic

#C16A55

#77C256

#56ADC2

#A256C2

Monochromatic

#5E2E22

#964936

#C16A55

#D69D8F

#EBCEC7

Rectangle

#C16A55

#ADC256

#56ADC2

#6C56C2

Compound

#C16A55

#C2A256

#56ADC2

#5677C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE8978

#D6AA9F

#E4CFCA

Darker

#A84F39

#753525

#451E15

Saturation

#9C837C

#C26C56

#E15A38

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.46:1

Deuteranopia

#C16A55

#998E52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C16A55

#7E7E58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C16A55

#C06A71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sedona Canyon carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D07C5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C16A55

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BD817F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4894A7

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C16A55;

CSS — background

background-color: #C16A55;

CSS Variable

--color-sedona-canyon: #C16A55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sedona-canyon': '#C16A55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C16A55] text-[#C16A55]

SCSS

$sedona-canyon: #C16A55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C16A55?

#C16A55 is Sedona Canyon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C16A55 warm or cool?

Sedona Canyon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sedona Canyon?

Sedona Canyon works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Sedona Canyon?

Sedona Canyon pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sedona Canyon?

You can download Sedona Canyon on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Sedona Canyon?

The hex code is #C16A55. In RGB it's 193, 106, 85, and in HSL it's 12°, 47%, 55%.

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